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Truman Medical Center Lakewood – 7th annual Evening Under the Stars

The 7th annual Evening Under the Stars was presented by Truman Medical Center Lakewood, to help raise funds to purchase a mobile dental coach to help expand the Independence School District-based dental program. The evening included hot music by the island rock group, Soca Jukebox, and delicious fare by Plaza Catering. Brenda Shields and Nancy Lewis served as the co-chairmen. 

Also featured in the October 13th issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Tiffany Matson

Evening Under the Stars Evening Under the Stars
Soca Jukebox performed for the guests.
John W. Bluford, TMC;  welcomed the guests.
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Brenda Shields and Nancy Lewis, co-chairmen
Evening Under the Stars
Guests were treated to a salsa dance performance and lessons.

 

 

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